Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Painting
Posted by Donna at 9:46 AM 11 comments
Labels: painting
Saturday, November 14, 2009

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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Setting the record straight
One of my dear blogging friends emailed me today and told me that she got a very upsetting comment on her blog (twice, actually), and when she clicked on the "Anonymous" person who sent it, it brought her to Mourning Dove Cottage and my email.
I have gotten that same disturbing comment a few days ago, although I didn't click on the "anonymous", but just deleted it right away.
Please, know, that I would never ever send anyone an offensive comment of any kind. If any of you get or have gotten an offensive comment from "Anonymous", and it comes back to Mourning Dove Cottage, it is not me.
I think it's a shame that someone can go around to our blogs and inject their horrible remarks and comments for their own sense of delight or sick humor or whatever it is their doing.
So, my dear friends.....Mourning Dove Cottage is not the culprit. I would never be unkind or try to spread bad things around or hurt any of you.
I will try to figure out how this happened and report this abuse.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
((Hugs to you all)) ~ Donna
Posted by Donna at 4:54 PM 11 comments
Labels: comment
Little Birds
One little bird with lovely feathers blue

Posted by Donna at 10:58 AM 3 comments
Monday, November 9, 2009
Breakfast
Bagels are a big favorite at our house in the mornings for breakfast.
My oldest daughter got me hooked on the "everything" bagel with sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds. Lightly toasted with cream cheese and jelly ~ yum.
I found this cranberry hot pepper jelly at A Southern Season, a few weeks ago when my sister and I had lunch together. It's so good.
Cereal with fruit and toast are always on the menu here too. Eggs or pancakes on the weekends.
What do you eat for breakfast?
Posted by Donna at 4:43 PM 7 comments
Labels: A Southern Season, bagels, breakfast
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Lucky
My good friend, Sherri, over at Sherri's Jubilee recently had her 450th post giveaway and I just happened to be the lucky winner. Oh, the excitement! You'll want to stop by to visit Sherri and see her lovely blog. She makes the most gorgeous jewelry, and has a wonderful etsy shop.
And this is what I won ~ all wrapped up pretty in this polka dot green paper...
A beautiful pair of earrings that she made just for me. I was able to pick my favorite color!
Thank you, Sherri! You're the sweetest. I LOVE my new earrings.
Posted by Donna at 1:16 PM 6 comments
Friday, November 6, 2009
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Labels: happy
Thursday, November 5, 2009
More is better
I couldn't help myself, I just had to have these turquoise reading glasses. They were only $1.00 at the Dollar Store. If, you're like me and you wear "readers", you don't just have one pair.
You have many, many pairs.
Posted by Donna at 1:16 PM 11 comments
Labels: reading glasses
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
A really good book
Happy reading!!
Posted by Donna at 12:54 PM 8 comments
Labels: book, reading, The Olive Farm, Under the Tuscan Sun
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Seasonal joy
This is the time of year when the brisk cool air makes us want to stay inside and get cozy. However, when walking in the garden this morning I couldn't help notice how the sun warmed my face and the cool breeze felt invigorating. I realized how much I appreciate this season and the simple beauty of it all...



The shadows from the morning sun caught my eye.
Monday, November 2, 2009
I'm back

I wanted to show you my latest painting.
You know how I love geraniums, so I painted this little painting of red geraniums that were on my front porch.

4x5 acrylic on canvas
Bright and cheerful red geraniums.
Posted by Donna at 6:45 AM 15 comments
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Thank you
Posted by Donna at 5:34 AM 11 comments
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
A yummy dessert
I made this apple crisp after seeing it on Sherri's blog the other day. It looked sooooo good. The recipe called for McIntosh apples but I used what I had on hand....some Granny Smith and Gala apples.
Here's the recipe:
Apple Crisp
8-10 McIntosh apples, pared and sliced
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 stick butter
cinnamon to taste
Pare and slice apples and scatter in a pie plate. In another bowl mix all other ingredients. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples making sure all apples are covered. Cook 400 degrees for 40 minutes. Serve warm or cold.
Posted by Donna at 2:42 PM 9 comments
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
Otis and Riley and I are going for a walk. Why don't you come along.

Once we get to the park, Otis and Riley take off running. They love it here.

Posted by Donna at 5:48 AM 12 comments
Labels: Fall, neighborhood, Otis and Riley, park, walk
Monday, October 19, 2009
Pumpkins

These pumpkins come in little prints that are perfect for framing.
They also come in note cards so you can send a little Halloween or Thanksgiving greeting to someone you love, or maybe a thank you note.
Find them all at whimsytwo.
Posted by Donna at 6:21 PM 16 comments
Labels: art, cards, note cards, painting, pumpkin
Brrrrrrrr
Who turned down the heat?
Colder temperatures ~ and already Otis and Riley have found the warm patch of sunlight on the floor in front of my art table in the study.
Posted by Donna at 6:59 AM 9 comments
Labels: cold, geraniums, Otis and Riley
Thursday, October 15, 2009
October
It's time to do a little fall/halloween decorating. I keep it simple. A wreath on the front door.
The fall flag goes up.
Did you notice my summer flowers in the window boxes are thriving, so I haven't changed them for fall and winter yet.
And, of course, a cute little pumpkin on the window sill.

Keeping it simple.
Posted by Donna at 9:00 AM 19 comments
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Finally........
Otis and Riley and I enjoyed basking in the sunlight today. Of course, in between coffee breaks I also trimmed the hedge and pruned some bushes.
Posted by Donna at 2:37 PM 10 comments
Labels: coffee, Otis and Riley, sun






































